Giuseppe Bonavia
Giuseppe Bonavia was a Maltese draughtsman and architect who was mainly active in the second half of the 19th century. Born in Valletta, he was initially a clerk of works with the Royal Engineers, before becoming the Head of the Civil Service Works Department.
Bonavia designed in a variety of styles, including Gothic Revival and Neoclassical architecture. His signature buildings were those of the 1850s and 1860s. His St. Andrew's [Scots Church, Malta|St. Andrew's Scots Church] was the first Gothic church to be built in Malta, while his masterpiece is La Borsa, which was built in 1857.
Buildings designed by Bonavia include:
- Façade of the Basilica of [Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Valletta|Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel], Valletta
- St. Paul's Church, Birkirkara
- The first Stella Maris Church, Sliema
- St. Andrew's Scots Church, Valletta
- First Carmelite Church, Balluta
- La Borsa, Valletta
- Lija Belvedere Tower
- Balluta Church
- Palazzo Ferreria, Valletta